2 to 3 Days Tsavo Safaris
2 to 3 Days Tsavo Safaris provides travelers to Kenya with an excellent opportunity to seek out the numerous wildlife that is to be found in this vast game sanctuary. Spread between Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks the animals have a territory of over 22, 000 square kilometers of grassland and woodland Savannah to find search for food.
With a diversity of prolific bird life and botanical attractions to keep one entranced, the traveler with limited time to visit these two parks has the option of either spending two or three days flashing out the wildlife that is a part of the Tsavo ecosystem.
Tsavo National Park is best known for its vast populations of large mammals, particularly the “Big Five” – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes. Tsavo is actually divided into two separate parks, Tsavo East and Tsavo West, by the road that links Nairobi and Mombasa.
Tsavo East is a drier park with vast Savannah plains, while Tsavo West is more lush and mountainous, with features like the Chyulu Hills and the Mzima Springs. Both parks offer excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, and Tsavo East is known for particularly large elephant herds. Bird-watching is also a popular activity in Tsavo, with over 500 species of birds recorded in the park.
Mzima Springs: An Oasis in Tsavo West
Nestled in Tsavo West National Park, Mzima Springs is a captivating series of four natural wonders. Located roughly 48 kilometers from Mtito Andei, these springs originate from a hidden reservoir nestled beneath the Chyulu Hills to the north.
Chyulu Hills: Green Hills of Africa
The Chyulu Hills, formed from volcanic lava rock and ash, are too porous for rivers to carve their way through. Instead, rainwater embarks on a remarkable journey. It patiently percolates through the rock for up to 25 years, filtering naturally before emerging 50 kilometers away at Mzima Springs.
Crystal Clear Water With Rich Biodiversity
This remarkable filtration process results in Mzima’s famed crystal-clear stream, which winds its way through a series of inviting pools and thrilling rapids. Two kilometers downstream, the stream encounters a solidified lava flow, causing it to vanish back underground.
Mzima Springs’ true magic lies in its thriving wildlife population. The abundance of clear, fresh water makes it a prime habitat for hippos and Nile crocodiles, who call the spring pools home. This unique ecosystem attracts visitors from all over the world, making Mzima Springs one of Tsavo West’s most celebrated natural attractions.
